We have spent years diving in coastal waters, but nothing quite prepares you for an encounter with a dugong. There is a quietness to them — unhurried, ancient, completely indifferent to the chaos happening above the surface. That’s what makes their situation so striking. While we go about our lives, one of the ocean’s most
When you sit quietly and let nature take you in, it starts showing you unexpected surprises. The Indian Paradise Flycatcher proved this beautifully. After about 15 minutes of sitting still with our binoculars and cameras, the birds around us grew comfortable and went back to their routine, completely ignoring us. And in that quiet moment —
There’s something hypnotic about the way the deep blue fades into turquoise, and the forest reaches right down to the shoreline. No noise, no crowds—just the rhythm of the tide and the rustle of the canopy.Sometimes, the best way to gain perspective is to look at things from a little higher up. View this post
Experience free and pure nature as dozens of tiny Olive Ridley sea turtle hatchlings emerge from their nests and begin their perilous journey across the sand. This footage captures the determination of these incredible creatures as they navigate obstacles, feel the first touch of the tide, and finally disappear into the vastness of the ocean.
A midnight voyage to Barren Island, India’s only active volcano. Witness glowing lava bursts, Strombolian eruptions, a perfect volcanic caldera, and sunrise over one of the most dramatic volcanic landscapes in the world. A rare journey into the heart of fire and ocean. https://youtu.be/PpkQLhsSb9E Related Assests in our Collection
It is often in bad visibility dives that we get to experience some of the best encounters underwater. BTW, did you know that the sea krait’s venom is 10x more potent than that of a cobra?Have you ever had an encounter with the sea krait? View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shijo S
When was the last time you stepped out of your busy, stressful life to just unwind and de-stress? Luckily, just being in nature is what we need to do it. Listening to its sounds, feeling the wind, and watching the birds are some of the best medicines available to us for free. On a lazy
India’s tiny nocturnal wonders! When was the last time you spotted an owl or owlet?Do you think you have to venture out into a forest to see them? Well…you don’t have to. These tiny cute birds can be found living along humans in places that we generally ignore to see. View this post on Instagram
During one of our dives, we came across this curious beauty. With its cube-like body and polka-dot suit, it zips through the reef like a tiny underwater spaceship. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shijo S Jose (@shijosjose)
During our visit to the USA, we stumbled upon an artificial wetland area designed to treat wastewater. To our amazement, we found that this area is not just for water treatment but is also a haven for many birds and animals.One such species found here is the Roseate Spoonbill.These adorable, pink-feathered aviators have made this
The landscape of UAE bursts into life after a rare spell of rains, which otherwise looks barren. To capture this burst of life, we went to the Hajjar mountains for a session of night photography after rains.Armed with binoculars and torches, we scanned the area for some interesting subjects. Through our eyepieces, we saw small
The Gentle Giants: Manta Ray. Big, gentle, harmless; yet killed by greedy humans. These magnificent creatures are curious, and do come close to divers to put up a show. https://youtu.be/RPTGum9rK1k?si=eTXnDn7Gh7Xj3mSm
A compilation of sights & sounds captured during my trip to Antarctica.Check out Gentoo Penguins, Chinstrap Penguins, Adélie Penguin, Antarctic Fur Seals, Crabeater Seals, Weddell Seals, Kelp Gulls, Skuas and the unspoiled landscape of Antarctica! https://youtu.be/DzTDZvNPxRI?si=xdTRiDfwgiFrStts Related assets in our Collection